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UFC lightweight veteran Ross Pearson announces his retirement from MMA

We have seen the last of “The Real Deal” in MMA.

Longtime UFC lightweight Ross Pearson, who suffered a TKO loss to Desmond Green just over a week ago, revealed to fans that he’s retiring from the sport after fifteen years as a professional.

The 34-year-old has been with the UFC since winning season nine of The Ultimate Fighter in 2009, but after suffering his sixth loss in his last seven bouts, he’s hanging up the gloves. However, in his official statement posted on Instagram, he did hint he could compete in other combat sports down the line.